Luxury

The luxury of a sailing holiday in New Zealand isn’t just about cruising idyllic waters or indulging in world-class wine and food – but a uniquely Kiwi, ‘money-can’t-buy’ experience.

Cape Kidnappers golf course on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island has been rated among the best in the world and ahead of some of golfing’s most famous old world destinations.

The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs - in New Zealand's Bay of Islands - is home to an internationally acclaimed golf course.

New Zealand’s natural beauty, showcased by quality and affordable courses, and enhanced with friendly and relaxed service, makes it one of the world’s top golfing destinations.

In the picture-perfect setting of a glacial valley surrounded by snow-capped mountains near Queenstown, The Hills is not only one of the most dramatic golf courses in New Zealand, but also the most challenging.

Like all best kept secrets word eventually gets out, so it's no surprise - with luxury travel now one of the country's fastest growing tourism sectors - that the world is waking up to New Zealand's luxury travel possibilities.

Getting into hot water comes naturally around Rotorua where an active thermal landscape is the source of bubbling mineral waters and therapeutic mud baths – so it’s no wonder that the tourist town is also New Zealand’s top spa destination.

Long time local secret, Lake Wanaka – tucked into New Zealand’s grand Southern Alps mountain chain – is developing a reputation as one of the world’s premier year-round destinations.

Sweet as ... girls can do just about anything they desire or imagine in New Zealand.

Hanmer Springs – 90 minutes north of Christchurch airport – is New Zealand’s premier alpine spa and a holiday destination that’s popular with locals and international visitors.